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Supreme Court Drops Bombshell Opinion in Jack Daniel’s Dispute
In a shocking twist on Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of Jack Daniel’s, vacating the Ninth Circuit’s holding that a squeaky dog toy resembling the iconic whiskey bottle is an expressive work protected by the First Amendment.
Jack Daniels and the Dog Toy Drama
Imagine you are shopping for a new toy for your furry companion. You find a whisky-bottle-shaped squeaky toy with what looks a lot like a Jack Daniels Label and the name “Bad Spaniels.” At first glance, would you assume that Jack Daniels made the toy - or would parody and mimicry come to mind?